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🌊 Marine Least Concern 🌡️ Deep-water

Bareskin dogfish

Centroscyllium kamoharai Abe, 1966
Max Length
60 cm
Max Weight
-
Lifespan
-
Trophic Level
3.8
Depth
730–1200 m
Climate
Deep-water
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Typical Length
-
Depth Zone
deep-water

📖 Overview

Bareskin dogfish (Centroscyllium kamoharai) is a ray-finned fish of the family Etmopteridae. It inhabits marine (saltwater) waters in deep-water environments. This species can reach a maximum total length of 60 cm. It occurs at depths between 730 and 1200 metres. With a trophic level of 3.8, it is a mid-level predator. It is assessed as Least Concern on the IUCN Red List.

Scientific Name
Centroscyllium kamoharai
Authority
Abe, 1966
Habitat
Marine
Climate
Deep-water
IUCN Status
LC
Max Length
60 cm
Depth Range
730–1200 m
Latitude
42°S – 35°N
Trophic Level
3.8
Resilience
Low
Vulnerability
62.00/100
Salinity
30–40 ppt

🐟 Physical Description

Physical description for Bareskin dogfish is currently being compiled.

🌀 Behaviour

Behavioural data for Bareskin dogfish is currently being reviewed.

🦐 Diet

Diet information for Bareskin dogfish is currently being compiled.

🥚 Reproduction

Size at Maturity
43cm TL

Distinct pairing with embrace .

🌍 Habitat & Distribution

Marine; bathydemersal; depth range 730 - 1200 m , usually 900 - 1200 m . Deep-water; 35°N - 42°S

🌿 Ecology

Zone Preferences
🌊 Marine 🌑 Deep Water
Trophic Level
3.8±0.3

📐 Morphometrics

Length–Weight Relationship: W = 0.0038 × L3.09 (TL)
Max TL
60cm

🌡️ Water Parameters & Tolerance

Salinity Range
30–40ppt

🛡️ Conservation Assessment

IUCN Category
Least Concern
Assessment Date
2017

📊 Population Risk & Fisheries

Population Resilience
Low
Minimum doubling time
Fishing Vulnerability
62.00/100
High vulnerability
Trophic Level
3.8
Predator
Climate Zone
Deep-water
Latitude Range
35°N – 42°S
Described By
Abe, 1966

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